I'm Arla Unwin, the most positive, enthusiastic, solutions-driven real estate agent you're likely to meet! Licensed in residential real estate sales since 2001, I have passionately been managing my real estate business for 20 years this year! Raised in Skokie, I've spent a lifetime on Chicago's North Shore and northern suburbs.
Superior service is my commitment. Gifted with a practice based primarily on repeat clients and referrals, I have been a consistent top producer.
To your transaction, I bring years of real estate successes and corporate experience in business management, consulting, sales and marketing - and hopefully, some of fun and laughs. My clients know me as their trusted partner and advisor, who always has their best interests at heart. If a challenge presents itself and a traditional solution isn't the answer, clients rely on me to come up with new and unique fixes.
As your seller's agent, I am an on-target pricing specialist, a creative marketer and aggressive negotiator, holding the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation. As an avid social media marketer, I videotape a personal walk-through tour for every listing, and post it and "boost it" regularly, together with open house posts and other important notices to get the reach we want for your home. I strive to keep my listings energized, whether that means adding open houses or finding a unique way to keep your home top of mind for buyers.
As a buyer's agent, I hear you when you tell me your real estate goals. I have a special gift for matching you with your ideal home. I hold an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) certification, and I love to educate first-time home buyers. For my active buyer clients, I review the MLS "hot sheets" daily, and hand-select new listings that I trust will meet your needs.
My concierge service includes a dynamic list of resources for many of your ancillary real estate needs. Don't hesitate to contact me for any real estate need, even if we aren't currently working together.
Whether you are selling, buying, building or investing, you can count on me for an exceptional real estate experience. Thank you!
30 Jun 2022
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...
01 Jun 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...
01 May 2022
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...
01 Apr 2022
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...
01 Mar 2022
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...
01 Feb 2022
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the...
01 Jan 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...
01 Dec 2021
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...
01 Nov 2021
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...
01 Oct 2021
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...